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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
A. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees was held on May 6, 1999, in the Council
Chambers of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho
Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance
was led by President Howdyshell. Present were Boardmembers Bradshaw, Dredd Lee, Swistock and
Womack.
Also present were: Deborah Clark, Library Director, Robert Karatsu, Principal Librarian, Renee
Tobin, Children's Supervisor and Vivian Garcia, Administrative Secretary.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
B1. Approval of Minutes: January 7, 1999 (Bradshaw and Swistock abstained) April 8, 1999 (Dredd Lee and Swistock abstained)
MOTION: Moved by President Howdyshell to approve the minutes for January 7 and April 8,
seconded by Boardmember Swistock. Motion carried, 3-0-0-2.
C. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
Cl. Library Status Report: oral report presented by staff.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, stated that on Tuesday, April 27, Diane Williams, Robert Karatsu,
herself along with two students from the YMCA "Youth in Government" program, Erin Sasse and
Robin Douglas went to Sacramento for Califomia Library Legislative Day. She proceeded with an
oral report to the Board on the day.
Robert Karatsu, Principal Librarian, stated he thought Legislative Day was an excellent idea. The
students showed support and seemed to enjoy the day.
Renee Tobin, Children's Supervisor, presented the Boardmembers a folder for the Summer Reading
Program. She reviewed staff's ideas and the program with the Board.
C2. Budget Report: presented by Deborah Clark, Library Director.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, reviewed the budget sheets with the Library Board, showing 85
percent of library funds expended or encumbered.
C3. Update on "Back to Basics" grant: oral report presented by staff.
Renee Tobin, Children's Supervisor, stated that 52 students and 17 volunteers were in the program.
The program will take a break during the summer and resume in the fall. There will be a mailing
at the end of summer to the parents who currently have students in the program.
Boardmember Dredd Lee asked staff to have on the agenda for discussion in June, expanding the
program to high school students.
Boardmember Womack ask to include on the agenda for discussion, tutoring to be available at other
locations such as school sites and the possibility of central training for tutors.
C4. Telethon Update: oral report presented by Deborah Clark, Library Director.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, reviewed handouts and gave an oral report to the Library Board
on the Telethon, stating that collections are at 96 percent and a final letter will go out during the
week of May 12.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, stated that the Telethon "Thank you" will be Friday, June 18 at
6:30 p.m. at the Library.
C5. In Service Training Session: presented by Deborah Clark, Library Director.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, reviewed the report with the Board, requesting approval to close
the Library for an in-service training.
MOTION: Moved by President Howdyshell to approve closure on June 18 for In-service Training
for staff, seconded by Boardmember Dredd Lee. Motion carried, 5-0.
D. BOARD BUSINESS
D1. Rules for Board of Library Trustees. Questions from the Board.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, answered questions by the Board.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, stated staff is available to meet with any Boardmember that had
further questions. An appointment was established for Boardmembers Dredd-Lee and Womack on
May 26 at 6:00 p.m.
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D2. Proposed Library Budget for 1999/2000. Presented by Deborah Clark, Library Director
Deborah Clark, Library Director, reviewed the budget with the Board.
MOTION: Moved by President Howdyshell to approve the budget as is after review by two of the
Library Boardmembers with staff and if there are any comments, to be brought back to the Library
Board for further discussion, seconded by Boardmember Bradshaw. Motion carried, 5-0.
E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
E 1. Back to Basic Program
E2. Literacy
F. COMMUNICATIONS FROM TItE PUBLIC
None
G. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by President Howdyshell to adjourn, seconded by Boardmember Dredd Lee.
Motion carried, 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Vivian Garcia
Administrative Secretary
Approved: June 3, 1999